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Decorated Cookie Display Board

meaghan mountford — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:53:30 +0000

I am in love love love with this idea (sorry, husband, this is true love over here). Remember these Mixie sticks for the hot cocoa bar I posted about earlier? From the same gingerbread decorating party that featured the hot cocoa bar, check out this gorgeous display board for winter-themed decorated cookies. Yes, those are cookies on the snowy hills. Learn to make the display board HERE at Tradewind Tiaras.

Frosty the Cheese Ball

meaghan mountford — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 19:28:48 +0000

Here we go, this snowman cheese ball is a little friendlier (except for the “being served as an appetizer” part). Make a Frosty Cheeseball HERE at Family Fun.

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Graham Cracker Tudor House

meaghan mountford — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:26:18 +0000

I know Christmas is over, but can’t gingerbread houses be used to celebrate the entire season? Maybe? What about graham cracker houses? This one is just so cute and comes with step-by-step instructions. Find it HERE at All You.

Baby Jesus Bread

meaghan mountford — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:58:38 +0000

ve become more and more interested in bread art after seeing what some of you clever folks can create with dough. So amazing. Check out this “Baby Jesus” bread at Prunille fait son show. The instructions are in French, but you can see from the photographs how he’s crafted.

Fruitcake Jelly Shot

meaghan mountford — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:36:37 +0000

Dang, I’m too late for Christmas with these, but I can’t help sharing. I don’t know why anything fruitcake-related just seems silly to me. Make fruitcake jelly shots HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.

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Peppermint Sugar Cubes from Leftover Candy Canes

meaghan mountford — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:47:30 +0000

I’m always a fan of finding uses for leftover holiday candy. Such a happier image than that Christmas-is-over reminder when we see a broken candy cane under the couch. Make peppermint sugar cubes from leftover candy canes HERE at homework. I’m also loving these peppermint sugar marshmallow kabob swizzle sticks.

Wintery Fondant Cut-Out Cookies, Snowmen Cookies, and New Year’s Cookie Tutorials

meaghan mountford — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 13:37:21 +0000

Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.

My Christmas Card

meaghan mountford — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:53:38 +0000

Every year for our holiday cards, I do a sweet version of my husband, daughter and me. This year I was a little pressed for time so went for marshmallows instead of the gingerbread family, cupcakes or cookies I’ve done in prior years. Happy holidays to all!

Cookie Sheet Cookies

meaghan mountford — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:49:28 +0000

Another cookie-decorating-idea I adore… These cookie sheet cookies from Munchkin Munchies. How have I never tried this? Genius, in a self-reflective cookie kind of way. Find them HERE.

Charlie Brown Christmas Ornament Cookies

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:53:39 +0000

I just love everything about these clever decorated cookies honoring the great Charlie Brown Christmas. Find all the characters’ signature outfits turned into ornaments HERE at Bake at 350.

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Rudolph and Reindeer Ice Cream Cone Treats

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:40:52 +0000

A slap-on-forehead-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment for these easy treats: Rudolph and the reindeer ice cream cones filled with treats. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.

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Peppmermint Chocolate Marshmallow Pops and S’mores

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:37:52 +0000

The perfect combination of Christmas and last-minute: Make peppermint, chocolate and marshmallow s’mores and pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.

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Walnut Cake with Peuche Icing

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:34:53 +0000

Not only does this look so charming for Christmas, but it sounds utterly divine. Find the recipe and how-tos to make creamy walnut cake with Penuche icing HERE at Sisteroo.

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Christmas Fruit Tree and Some Dinner Ideas

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:31:38 +0000

Make this easy fruit Christmas tree HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And if your kids need a little incentive to clean their plate, turn dinner into Christmas HERE.

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The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge Cocktails

meaghan mountford — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:59:52 +0000

If I was actually still in Christmas party mode, I think I would have to throw a shindig that included cocktails based on Christmas characters. Make The Rudolph, The Grinch and The Scrooge cocktails HERE at Rock UR Party. (By the way, if I was served a Grinch, I would most definitely tell the bartender, “You make a mean Grinch.” Groan.)